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What It REALLY Takes to Live the Whitetail Dream | HUNTR #319 May 26, 2026

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In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we sit down with Taylor Thomas for one of the most raw and honest conversations we’ve had about the obsession behind chasing giant whitetails. Taylor opens up about surviving brain surgery, walking away from the day-to-day grind of business ownership, moving his family from Tennessee to Iowa, and what he believes it actually takes to consistently hunt mature bucks at a high level. We dive deep into Iowa land, off-market farm deals, and why most hunters never reach the next level because they simply aren’t willing to do the work. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

00:00 – What It Takes to Hunt Giant Bucks

11:51 – Meeting Taylor Thomas & ATA Stories

15:01 – Sales, Spam Calls & Business Life

23:48 – Growing Up Hunting in Tennessee

32:26 – Taylor’s Brain Tumor & Emergency Surgery

48:39 – Life After Surgery Changed Everything

54:06 – Moving to Iowa for Giant Bucks

1:17:16 – Buying an Iowa Farm Off-Market

1:33:03 – The Reality of Hiring & Building a Team

1:38:16 – Why Most Hunters Never Find Great Land

2:08:10 – Buying & Flipping Iowa “Unicorn” Farms

2:19:34 – Hyper-Management, Genetics & Giant Deer

2:42:16 – Passing Down Hunting Traditions & Work Ethic

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What We’re Doing RIGHT NOW to Hold More Bucks | Farm Companion May 24, 2026

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In this episode of Farm Companion, we break down everything happening on our farms right now including summer food plot prep, habitat management strategy, EHD concerns, and what it really takes to hold mature bucks over multiple seasons. This is the time of year where we lock in the work that gives us the best chance at a big buck this fall. Thanks for tuning in over Memorial Day weekend, and we’ll see you next Sunday.

0:00 Farming Season Is HERE

3:13 Burning Fields for Better Deer Habitat

8:28 The Weed Problem Is Getting Worse

20:29 TAC Is Going to Be INSANE

24:57 What You Should Plant in June

28:56 Why Mock Scrapes Matter Early

34:48 Why Hunting Land Isn’t Selling

41:26 Ohio’s EHD Problem Is BAD

49:54 The Truth About Growing Mature Bucks

53:25 Starting With a BAD Property

1:01:33 Feeding vs Baiting Debate

1:10:01 The Future of Hunting Looks Rough

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Hunters Are Losing Trust In Conservation Groups | HUNTR #318 May 19, 2026

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In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we dive into one of the most honest and controversial conversations we’ve had about the current state of hunting and conservation. From growing frustrations with organizations like the NDA and NWTF to declining turkey populations, baiting, access issues, trail camera technology, and state-by-state wildlife management, this episode covers the topics hunters across the country are debating right now. Are hunters losing trust in conservation groups? Is modern technology changing hunting forever? And what actually needs to happen to protect the future of hunting? Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

00:00 – Introduction & Green Up Updates

07:32 – Hunters Losing Trust In Conservation Groups

19:20 – Where NWTF Money Actually Goes

27:12 – Why Turkey Populations Are Declining

38:06 – The One-Buck Debate In Michigan

46:31 – Politics vs Wildlife Biology

52:40 – The Baiting Debate Gets Heated

01:00:21 – Are Trail Cameras Changing Hunting?

01:17:02 – The Biggest Problem Facing Hunters Today

01:38:40 – Which States Manage Deer The Best?

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How We’re Building Long-Term Whitetail Habitat | Farm Companion May 17, 2026

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In this Farm Companion episode, we break down the long-term habitat strategy behind building better whitetail ground—from EQIP projects and switchgrass screening to large-scale clearcuts, food plots, access improvements, and the future plans shaping this farm for years to come. This is the time of year to lock in farm projects for big bucks this fall. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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Ted Nugent UNFILTERED on Hunting, Government & Conservation | HUNTR #317 May 12, 2026

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Buckle up. In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we welcome a very special guest, Ted Nugent, for one of the most unfiltered conversations we’ve ever had. From bowhunting and conservation to government overreach, Hunter Nation, and the legacy of Fred Bear, Ted sounds off on the future of hunting in America. We appreciate the passion Ted brings to the outdoors and the opportunity to hear his opinions, wild stories, and decades of hunting experience. We can’t thank Ted enough for taking the time to sit down with us and have an open conversation about something we’re all so passionate about. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

00:00 Ted Nugent UNFILTERED

15:14 The State of Hunting in America

31:24 Ted’s Battles With Game Agencies

47:09 Free Range vs High Fence Hunting

1:00:28 Are Hunting Regulations Necessary?

1:17:18 Ted’s Craziest Hunting Stories

1:32:40 Predator Control & Wildlife Balance

1:49:55 Hunting, Freedom & American Culture

2:09:40 Ted’s Relationship With Fred Bear

2:13:12 The Story Behind “Fred Bear”

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What You Should Know Before Planting Beans | Farm Companion May 10, 2026

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In this Farm Companion, we break down soybean strategies, food plot planning, and how different bean varieties can impact deer movement from early season through late season. From browse pressure and pod production to blind setup, farm prep, and building properties that hold mature bucks longer, this episode covers the real decisions that shape better hunting. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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Better Deer Hunting Starts With This Change | HUNTR #316 May 05, 2026

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In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, Eric Hansen (Just Hunt Club) joins us to break down proposed deer hunting regulation changes in New York and what they could mean for hunters everywhere. From earn-a-buck concepts to pushing more doe harvest, we dig into why deer populations feel out of balance and what it actually takes to fix it. We cover season structure, hunter behavior, the processing hurdle, and why most hunters avoid the very thing that could improve deer hunting long-term. Whether you agree or not, these are the conversations shaping the future of deer hunting. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

Learn more about the proposed changes:

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https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2026/3/dec-announces-proposed-changes-to-hunting-regulations-to-increase-harvest-of-antlerless-deer

00:00 Why Better Deer Hunting Isn’t Happening

05:10 Spring Work That Actually Impacts Deer Season

14:00 New York’s Proposed Hunting Changes

20:30 The Real Problem With Deer Management

28:00 Why Hunters Don’t Shoot Enough Does

33:45 Earn-A-Buck: Does It Actually Work?

42:00 Season Structure & Hunter Behavior

50:00 Why Incentives Might Be the Fix

58:00 The Processing Problem (After the Shot)

01:03:30 Making Doe Hunting More Appealing

01:12:00 One Buck State? The Big Debate

01:28:30 How Hunter Mindsets Are Changing

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Too Many Deer? And It’s Costing You Big Bucks | Farm Companion May 03, 2026

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Are there too many deer on your farm? In this Farm Companion, we break down the real impact of deer density—covering EHD, aerial survey data, late winter carrying capacity, and how too many deer can quietly destroy habitat and limit your hunting success. We also dive into drone vs. camera surveys, managing populations through harvest, and how different farms require completely different strategies. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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We’re Losing Habitat...Here’s How We Fix It | HUNTR #315 Apr 28, 2026

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Wildlife habitat is disappearing across Appalachia—and most hunters don’t realize why. In this episode, we sit down with Eric Long and Cody Altizer to break down the real reason behind the decline, why “healthy forests” might actually be part of the problem, and what it’s going to take to bring grouse back. We also dive into their new nonprofit, the Give for Grouse Initiative, and how they plan to make real impact through habitat work, education, and boots-on-the-ground conservation. If you care about wildlife, habitat, and the future of hunting, this is a conversation you need to hear. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

0:00 - Why Grouse Are Disappearing

20:00 - Give for Grouse Mission

33:34 - How Whitetails Took Over (Restocking History)

36:31 - Michigan’s 1-Buck Rule… Good or Bad?

42:40 - Missouri Might Limit Non-Residents

58:43 - Inside Deer Management Consulting

1:10:04 - Filming Hunts

1:34:02 - How Give for Grouse Started

1:45:10 - Why Cutting Timber Creates Habitat

2:14:14 - Are Conservation Groups Missing the Mark?

2:57:03 - The Plan to Fix Grouse in Appalachia

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How We’re Designing a Farm That Holds Mature Bucks | Farm Companion Apr 26, 2026

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How we’re designing a farm that actually holds mature bucks—from food plot layout to feeders, bedding, and access strategy. We break down how small changes like cutting fields, creating edge, and placing feed correctly can completely change deer movement. From Ohio beans to Illinois setups and Kentucky habitat work, this is a full-system approach to building a property deer don’t want to leave. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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